Description

The OSSF Silver badge requires projects to document that contributors must add tests when adding new functionality.

OSSF Criterion: tests_documented_added (MUST)
Reference: https://www.bestpractices.dev/en/projects/11532?criteria_level=1#tests_documented_added

Current Gap

Proposed Deliverable

Enhance contribution documentation with explicit test requirements.

Acceptance Criteria

• Add test requirement statement to PR template (.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
• Include checklist item: "Tests added for new functionality"
• Document test writing guidelines in CONTRIBUTING.md or linked doc:
  • When tests are required (new functionality, bug fixes)
  • When tests may be optional (documentation-only changes)
  • Example test structure
• Reference Pester testing framework documentation
• Update OSSF badge form to mark tests_documented_added as Met

Additional Context

• OSSF Badge Project: https://www.bestpractices.dev/en/projects/11532
• Related to test_policy_mandated criterion - can be addressed in same PR
• See scripts/tests/ for existing test examples